Biology
Given below is the internal structure of the human ear. Match the structures marked (a) to (e) with their correct function.

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(a) Semicircular canals - Concerned with balance and spatial orientation.
(b) Ampulla - Contains sensory cells for dynamic balance.
(c) Utriculus and Sacculus - Concerned with static balance.
(d) Auditory nerve - Transmits impulses from ear to brain.
(e) Cochlea - Responsible for hearing.
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